Mountain Blade Runner

08/18/2026

08/07/2026

Widemouth 2 Fire
Between Widemouth Canyon and Limekiln Canyon, approximately 6 miles southwest of Kanosh Millard & Sevier Counties, Utah

Since it was reported on July 27, the Widemouth 2 Fire has burned more than 99,000 acres.

This week’s outlook from the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) continues to highlight above-normal significant wildfire potential across much of the West, with hot, dry conditions and critically dry fuels expected to support continued large fire activity through August.

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07/07/2026

For those of us in aviation, the bond between the aircraft and the firefighters we carry is difficult to put into words. We fly together, we work together, and we place our trust in one another. Every takeoff, every landing, and every mission reflects that bond.

Emily, Nick, and Sydney were part of it. They were part of our crew, and they were part of our family.

Their final mission ended far too soon, but their courage, their dedication, and the memories they left with everyone who had the privilege of knowing and working alongside them will remain with us. They will continue to fly with us in the way we carry out our work and in the way we look after one another.

The best way we can honor them is to carry that bond forward, to watch out for each other, and to never forget those who gave everything.

Emily Barker
Nick Hutcherson
Sydney Watson

Forever remembered. Forever part of the crew.

06/13/2026

06/10/2026

11 years, countless hours, and an incredible impact on MBR.

Since joining the team, Shannon Bowman has played a huge role in helping MBR grow into what it is today. From developing programs and supporting our crews to helping guide important decisions along the way, his dedication to the company has never gone unnoticed.

As he steps into the role of Director of Operations, we’re excited to see what the future holds. , thank you for everything you’ve contributed over the last 11 years and congratulations on this well-deserved next step!

06/05/2026

06/03/2026

https://www.dmea.com/news/dmea-to-conduct-aerial-line-inspections-on-june-10?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQKNjYyODU2ODM3OQABHkbucDRF9jq9azHgzjfmkWDEwdplOhn8I58KHPgBH1yuxzWUaZfsfXe3bzo5_aem_elgmKhoFedTpEGyvZAOQUA

Delta-Montrose Electric Association (DMEA) will conduct aerial line inspections across its service territory on Wednesday, June 10. DMEA, along with Mountain Blade Runner of Montrose, will conduct the patrol by helicopter.

03/26/2026

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In the thin air of Montrose, Colorado, high-altitude aviation is not a specialized credential; it is a daily reality. Operating across the Western Slope, Mountain Blade Runner has established itself as a premier utility operator, logging more than 2,000 flight hours annually in some of the most dema